City Of Ashland Division Of Fire 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Table Of Contents 2 Table Of Contents & Mission Statement 3 Message from the Chief 4 Heritage 5 Values 6 Organizational Chart 7 Training 8 Run Volume Comparison 9 & EMS Incidents By Month 10 Mutual Aid 11 EMS Alarm Time Analysis 12 EMS Transports 13 EMS Provider Impression 14 EMS Statistics 15 Patient Disposition By Township 16 Patient Disposition Analysis 17 Fire Statistics 18 Life Safety Inspections 19 Fire Safety Inspectors & Instructors 20 EMS Public Education 21 Fire Safety Public Education City of Ashland, Division of Fire 274 Cleveland Ave. Ashland, Ohio 44805 Richard Anderson, Chief 419-289-6575 Chief s Office 419-289-6511 Non-Emergency 419-289-7660 Fax www.ashland-ohio.com/safety-services/ fire-division MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Ashland Fire Division is to be a community leader in life safety and property preservation through dedication, training and education. 2
Message From The Chief It is my honor to serve as Chief for the City of Ashland, Division of Fire. As you read through this annual report I hope it may help you better understand what all the Division of Fire is tasked with and what other activities its members perform. Today s firefighters are not only responsible for fire suppression, they respond to EMS calls, HazMat incidents, high-angle / confined space rescues, along with natural and manmade disasters to name a few. Our firefighters are full service, well rounded, and well educated individuals that are willing to assist our customers in any way they can. We are constantly changing to meet the diverse needs of the community. The members of the Division are committed to providing skilled responses to any type of emergency. The Division also prides itself for the proactive efforts taken to prevent injuries, loss of lives, and loss of property. While fire suppression and EMS are a big part of our jobs, just as big a part is fire prevention and public safety education. Fire extinguisher training, CPR, first-aid, and car seat inspections are just a few of the preventative programs that we offer. Through continuous training, efficient and effective operations, advanced equipment, and a commitment to our mission, we are prepared to meet the changing needs of our City by providing quality prevention practices and emergency services. In 2015, the Division of Fire continued to provide the highest quality of professional emergency service to our community. This was done within a framework of empathy, compassion, and dedication to the citizens we serve. We promise to continue to review and renew every aspect of our service, maintaining a model of continuous improvement, to deliver only the best to our community. The year 2015 once again presented many challenges. Our firefighters and officers embraced these challenges and creatively resolved them. As our community continues to grow, the demand for service increases and the complexity of community needs changes. Additional staffing is needed to meet these demands. Response times will necessitate the need for additional stations. Economic constraints limit the improvements that can be made. The Division of Fire is proud to announce that it is has attained a Class 3 Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating. This rating, based on a 1-10 scale with 1 being the best, benefits the citizens and business owners of our response area. The ISO Rating is good for 10 years. The number of total runs does not provide the complete picture for the need for minimum staffing and overtime. There were 543 times in 2015 that two medic units were out at the same time. Three or more medic units were out 59 times. The minimum on station staffing is six. Responding to fires with six firefighters is well below national standards and is risky. Calling in off duty firefighters is the current method for covering our additional staffing needs. As evident in this report, the Division of Fire is much more than just a fire department. Our customers call us when it is their worst day; we are tasked with making that day better. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve the community. Chief Anderson 3
Heritage Originated as The Citizens Relief Fire Company in 1882 Took delivery of first motorized apparatus April 05, 1917 Chief Paul R. Soles first paid Chief, 1940 Only two stations in History of AFD, original station at 16 West Second Street, which was replaced by current station at 274 Cleveland Ave. in 1970 (ironically, the bids were opened for this station on September 11, 1969; 32 years to the day of the tragic events of September 11, 2001) Added EMS to Division in early 1970 s Currently 35 members, 1 station covering over 62 square miles for Fire & EMS services and averaging over 3900 runs per year. 4
Values TRUST Reliable Ability Character Honesty Dependability COMPASSION To have a true and genuine care for their fellow man and to express this caring ineverything they do, both on and off the job. RESPECT To foster and maintain an admiration and esteem for themselves, the Division, the City, and the profession through their behavior, actions and attitude. INTEGRITY To be above reproach, to be unquestionedboth individually and as a group-in their professionalism, honesty, courtesy, truthfulness and reliability. SAFETY To be secure in individual and group actions (to willingly accept risk, but only when the reward exceeds the risk), to protect others and their property, to help others achieve security through knowledge and careful habits, to reflect these principles at all times in the community. EXPERTISE To be at the advance of their technology and field, always in pursuit of knowledge and holding the responsibility to communicate that knowledge to others. 5
Organizational Chart 6
Training Category Classes Hours Fire Rescue 100 1298 Administrative 116 894 Other 11 465 Proficiency 25 448 EMS 70 435 Hazmat 14 197 Fire Prevention 12 192 Tech Rescue 7 67 Standard of Procedure (SOP) 5 21 Total 360 4017 Brookside West Live Burn Training Rescue Tool Jenga Training 7
Run Volume Comparison 3600 3300 3000 2700 2400 2100 1800 1500 1200 900 600 300 0 EMS Incidents Incidents YEAR EMS TOTAL 2015 3288 695 3983 2014 3091 622 3713 2013 2897 540 3437 2012 2980 523 3503 2011 3230 587 3817 2010 3037 543 3580 2009 3016 581 3597 2008 3021 595 3616 2007 3336 592 3928 2006 3186 556 3742 2005 3049 569 3618 8
& EMS Incidents By Month Month City Milton Twp. Montgomery Twp Mutual Aid Grand Total January 273 20 13 15 321 February 245 15 25 8 293 March 312 15 22 10 359 April 242 13 23 13 291 May 279 18 31 3 331 June 297 13 18 12 340 July 314 22 14 17 367 August 300 12 21 13 346 September 293 6 26 13 338 October 281 12 15 5 313 November 256 18 30 15 319 December 259 12 24 5 300 TOTAL 3351 176 262 129 3918 Dispatched and cancelled enroute incidents are not included. 9
Mutual Aid Department Aid Given Aid Received Savannah Volunteer Fire District 25 8 Nankin / Orange Township FD 22 6 Hayesville-Vermillion FD 14 14 Mifflin Twp FD-Richland County 12 5 Firelands Ambulance Service 9 0 Jeromesville Fire District 7 23 Polk-Jackson-Perry FD 7 8 Franklin Twp FD-Richland County 3 1 Green-Perrysville Joint Fire District 3 0 Mifflin Community Volunteer FD-Ashland County 3 3 Ruggles-Troy Twp Volunteer FD 3 0 Town N Country Fire District 2 0 Loudonville FD 2 0 Mansfield Ambulance-Private 1 0 Madison Twp FD-Richland County 0 1 Total 113 69 Mutual Aid Given 106 Mutual Aid Received 55 Automatic Aid Received 14 Automatic Aid Given 4 Other Aid Given 3 Total 182 10
EMS Alarm Time Analysis 2 am - 6 am 250 6 am - 10 am 558 10 am - 2 pm 703 2 am - 6 am 6 am - 10 am 10 am - 2 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 6 pm - 10 pm 10 pm - 2 am 8% 11% 18% 18% 2 pm - 6 pm 669 6 pm - 10 pm 535 10 pm - 2 am 336 22% 23% 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 EMS Alarm Times 0 2:00 AM 3:00 AM 4:00 AM 5:00 AM 6:00 AM 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM 12:00 AM 1:00 AM 11
EMS Transports Total EMS Incidents 3,288 AFD Patient Transports 2,736 Overlapping EMS Incidents 2 Medic Units Out At One Time 3 or More Medic Units Out At One Time 543 59 Final Destination By Transport Samaritan Hospital 2473 Long-Term Care Facility / Not Otherwise Listed 199 MedCentral Health System 54 Other Ohio Rehabilitation Facility 3 Wooster Community Hospital 2 Akron Children s Hospital 2 Riverside Methodist Hospital 2 Grant Medical Center 1 Total 2736 Year Total EMS Incidents 2015 3288 2014 3091 2013 2897 2012 3013 2011 3230 2010 2988 12
EMS Provider Impression 2015 2014 2013 General Medical, Not Otherwise Listed 1257 1066 1077 Traumatic Injury 456 450 416 Chest Pain / Discomfort 226 189 176 Respiratory Distress 186 217 253 Altered Level of Consciousness 154 105 86 Abdominal Pain / Problems 113 110 124 Seizure 92 71 91 Service Detail / Lift Assist 83 192 116 Patient OK Upon Arrival 47 103 N/A Syncope / Fainting 64 47 63 Stroke / CVA 60 37 41 Diabetic Symptom 49 49 64 Behavioral / Psychiatric Disorder 49 58 50 Cardiac Rhythm Disturbance 46 29 39 Cardiac Arrest 43 35 34 Poisoning / Drug Ingestion 38 43 28 Obvious Death 19 29 18 Allergic Reaction 15 14 15 Pregnancy / OB Delivery 10 3 5 Airway Obstruction 7 5 4 Hyperthermia 4 4 4 Vaginal Hemorrhage 2 4 1 Respiratory Arrest 1 4 3 Total 3021 2864 2708 13
EMS Statistics Procedures Performed Intravenous Access 1726 SpO2 and Pulse Oximetry 1391 Blood Glucose Analysis 1235 Cardiac Monitor & 4 Lead 899 12 Lead Obtained 572 12 Lead Transmitted 412 Spinal Immobilization (107) & Cervical collar (46) 153 Wound Care 53 CPR-Automatic Thumper Device 36 Splinting 31 Capnography 30 CPR Manual 29 Incident Location Type (EMS & incidents both) Home Residence 2767 Health Care Facility (clinic, hospital, nursing home) 346 Street or Highway 193 Residential Institution (nursing home, jail/prison) 175 Public Building (schools, gov't offices) 108 Trade/Service (business, bar, restaurant) 86 Other Location 33 Place of Recreation or Sport 20 Industrial Place and Premises 14 Farm 4 Mine or Quarry 1 14
Patient Disposition By Township Percentage Of Total EMS Incidents 89% 3% 5% 3% City Milton Twp Montgomery Twp Mutual Aid Incident Totals Dead On Arrival 15 2 2 0 19 No Treatment Required 163 5 8 2 178 Patient Refused Care 96 7 10 0 113 Treated and Released 115 9 6 4 134 Treated, Transferred Care 2 0 0 0 2 Treated, Refused Transport Treated, Transported By AFD EMS Treated, Transported By Other EMS Treated, Transported By Law Enforcement Treated, Transported By Private Vehicle 50 7 4 0 61 2485 78 127 46 2736 0 1 0 33 34 6 0 0 0 6 5 0 0 0 5 TOTAL 2937 109 157 85 3288 Dispatched and cancelled enroute incidents are not included. 15
Patient Disposition Analysis 16
Fire Statistics Working Fire Type # of Incidents Building Fire 32 Grass, Forest, Woods or Wildland 21 Passenger Vehicle Fire 13 Outside, Storage Fire 11 Cooking Fire 10 Chimney or Flue Fire 6 Road Freight or Transport Vehicle 3 Off-Road Vehicle or Heavy Equipment 2 Fire In Mobile Home 1 Working Fires Total 99 Cause of Ignition # of Incidents Unintentional 25 Cause undetermined after investigation 22 Cause under investigation 20 Intentional 8 Failure of equipment or heat source 4 Fire Incident Type Not Defined By NFPA 207 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service AVERAGE Response Time for Incidents (no mutual aid) 2015 5:23 2014 5.32 2013 3.55 2012 6.06 223 Fire 99 False Alarm & False Call 88 Hazardous Condition 78 Total 695 Dollar Value Saved & Loss Analysis 2015 2014 Total Values (estimated) $2,942,050 $2,603,545 Total Losses (estimated) $837,095 $867,945 Total Saved $2,104,955 $1,735,600 Total Percent Lost: 28% 33.34% Total Percent Saved: 72% 66.66% False Alarm Type Responses # Of Responses Unintentional 31 System Malfunction 21 Malicious, Mischievous False Call 3 17
Life Safety Inspections Life Safety Inspection Types Routine Building 334 Activity Testing 81 Daycare 8 Foster Care 6 Group Home 1 Total Inspections 430 CODE ENFORCEMENT The Ashland Fire Division is responsible for the enforcement of the Ohio Fire Code to effectively ensure all commercial properties remain safe for their employees and patrons. Fire inspections are performed by State of Ohio Certified Fire Safety Inspectors (CFSI). Due to enhanced fire codes, diligence in enforcing these codes, and quick response times, there are fewer fires in relation to the development today, fires are held in check causing less damage than would have been the case without these codes. Safe buildings are achieved through proper design and construction practices and fire department personnel working closely with property owners to ensure their investments are safe. 18
Fire Safety Inspectors & Instructors SAFETY INSPECTORS Rick Anderson, Chief Mark D. Miller, FPB Captain Christopher Schmidt Anthony Coletta Andrew Marchand Dan Robinson INSTRUCTORS Rick Anderson, Chief Gabe Campbell, Assistant Chief Ray Miller, Captain Kevin Rosser, Captain Robert McCrea, Training Captain Chad Buzzard Dan Robinson Ron Workman, Assistant Chief Dan Raudebaugh, Assistant Chief Chris Van Hesteren, Captain Ken Gardner, EMS Captain William Davisson Tyler Smith ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS Andrew Ferguson Christopher Schmidt 19
EMS Public Education Activity Instructional Sessions # of People Instructed CPR Class 35 293 Health Care Provider Class 20 137 1st Aid Class 16 172 Child Passenger Safety Check and Installation 74 74 Total 145 676 CPR 1st Aid 20% 11% 43% CPR INSTRUCTORS Daniel Raudebaugh, Assistant Chief, FF/P Ken Gardner, EMS Captain, FF/P Robert McCrea, Training Captain, FF/P Healthcare Provider Child Passenger Safety Check and Installation 25% Randy Jackenheimer, FF/P William Davisson, FF/P Chad Buzzard, FF/P Anthony Coletta FF/P Adam Ison, FF/P Ben Burrer, FF/P Andrew Marchand, FF/P Matthew White, FF/P Dan Robinson, FF/P CAR SEAT TECHNICIANS Robert McCrea, Training Captain Justin Hubler, FF/P Anthony Coletta, FF/P Adam Ison, FF/P Matthew Burd, FF/P Matthew White, FF/P Joseph Dies, FF/P 20
Fire Safety Public Education Activity Adults Children Fire Safety Education 100 400 Extinguisher Training 840 0 Fire Drill 320 0 Total 1260 400 PUBLIC EDUCATION Fire Safety Public Education programs are offered to the City of Ashland community in an effort to reduce the number of fires and the number of injuries related to fires and other accidents. These programs are all led and/or taught by department professionals and include: Fire Extinguisher Training Evacuation Fire Drills Touch-A-Truck Check and Distribute Smoke Detectors Parades Fire Station Tours Display Fire Trucks (Show N Tell) Fire Safety Presentations 21